Time Is of the Essence

Time Is of the Essence is Michael Brecker's sixth album as a leader. It was recorded at the Power Station and Right Track in New York City. The record is notable for guitarist Pat Metheny’s strong presence and three outstanding drummers- Jeff “Tain” Watts, Bill Stewart and the legendary Elvin Jones- who each play on separate tracks.

Time Is of the Essence
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 1999
Recorded1999
StudioAvatar Studios and Right Track Recording (New York City)
GenreJazz
Length69:31
LabelVerve
ProducerGeorge Whitty
Michael Brecker chronology
Two Blocks from the Edge
(1998)
Time Is of the Essence
(1999)
Nearness of You: The Ballad Book
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings [2]

Track listing

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All tracks composed by Michael Brecker, except where indicated.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Arc of the Pendulum" 8:59
2."Sound Off"Larry Goldings6:05
3."Half Past Late" 6:06
4."Timeline"Pat Metheny6:06
5."The Morning of This Night" 7:41
6."Renaissance Man (for Eddie Harris)"George Whitty8:34
7."Dr. Slate" 7:39
8."As I Am"Pat Metheny6:48
9."Outrance" 10:07

Personnel

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Musicians

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Technical personnel

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  • George Whitty – producer
  • James Farber – recording and mixing
  • Andrew Felus – recording assistant, mix assistant
  • Andrea Yarkovsky – recording assistant, mix assistant
  • Scott Young – recording assistant, mix assistant
  • Greg Calbi – mastering at Sterling Sound, New York City, USA
  • Camille Tominaro – production coordination
  • Hollis King – art direction
  • Leland Bobbé – cover photography
  • Darryl Pitt – inside photography

References

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  1. ^ Ruhlmann, William (2011). "Time Is of the Essence - Michael Brecker | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
  2. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 168. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.